India’s Gaganyaan mission enters final phase with crewed launch scheduled for the first quarter of 2027

India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission, aiming to send humans into space, is now slated for the first quarter of 2027, announced Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Key test missions, including TV-D1 and TVAM, have paved the way, with TV-D2 planned for 2025. The mission emphasizes crew safety, orbital competence, and involves rigorous astronaut training.